The best balm for your bits - Lush's Ultrabalm review!

The credit for this discovery goes to the wonderful Mr. J!  Just before Christmas this year we went into Lush to buy some gifts.  While there Mr. J tried some of the Ultrabalm on his dry hands (in between holding his breath because normally he will 'just wait out here').  Where we live the winters are very drying, and our skin often bears the brunt of that.  This can also cause red, rough dry patches of skin on arms & legs, that are almost impossible to get rid of.  After sampling it at the store, he was impressed enough to buy a tin of this & give it a try.  This is what it looks like; 

The container slogan is 'All purpose balm for all your bits' and claims that it restores, soothes, protects, relieves and moisturizes and that there is nothing that this 

petroleum free balm can't do.  This feels like a mix between a lotion and a vaseline type product, for lack of a better description.  The difference being that this actually absorbs well & doesn't leave that greasy film sitting on top of your skin.  

 The other thing I love are the ingredients!

There are only three ingredients in this fabulous balm, jojoba seed oil, candelilla wax and rose flower wax.  There is no real scent to this as there is no added fragrance, it smells quite 'natural food store-ish'.  Don't you wish you could describe scents as well as I can?  It's a gift really.  


I have not used it as an all over moisturizer, because it really isn't intended for that. I've just used it on those problem dry patches, as well as my elbows, and it does a fabulous job.  A fabulous job that lasts, this isn't just a temporary fix for a few short hours either, this really makes a difference on my skin.  


But this is where it gets interesting.  The one area that is always a problem for me are my heels.  I do my best to keep my heels soft & moisturized but I am constantly struggling with dry heels, despite foot files, pedicures, scrubs, etc.  That all changed with this little balm.  This has completely transformed the bottom of my feet!  I have never had anything work so well on my heels.  After I get out of the shower (and use my foot file or pumice stone), I put some of this on the bottom of my feet and then put on my socks and that's it.  Soft, moisturized feet!  I do this now about 2-3x per week and will likely need to do it less and less as the balm does it's work.  It's pretty amazing!  


This cost $12.95CDN for a 45gram tin.  As you see from the above picture, if you bring back 5 empty pots you get a Lush Fresh Face Mask for free.  This is now the second tin for Mr. J and I now have my own.  We are now both Ultrabalm converts and won't go without this great little balm.  I'd highly recommend you try it!  You can purchase this at any Lush store or online.


Have any of you tried Lush's ultrabalm?  Do you think it's the best balm for all your bits?  Mr. J loves saying that part. 

Some ideas to keep your lips soft & kissable!

Doesn't everyone appreciate a good lip product?  I know I can never have enough lip balms, scrubs, moisturizers.  I love them all, even though some work better than others.  Here are some of my gift suggestions for yourself or others on your Christmas list! 

Kiehl's Lip Balm 

Temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips. Helps protect lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.  This was about $12CAD in the store but lists for $7USD on the Kiehl's website.  They also have scented & tinted lip balms available.  I use this whenever my lips are at their worst & it always works well for me. 

Lush Bubble Gum Lip Scrub

These are made with exfoliating castor sugar and vegan flavouring to gently scrub away rough skin and keep your lips smooth and soft.   There are a few flavours you can check out on Lush.ca, but bubble gum is my favourite, the smell is to die for!  $8.95CAD for a 25g jar.   


Blistex Deep Renewal Lip Balm

Deep renewal is said to be an anti-aging lip treatment that's clinically proven to reduce visible signs of again and deliver superb moisturization.  I really find it an effective lip balm & bonus..it has SPF 15.  About $4CAD in most drugstores.  

Balmshell Lip Gloss

BALMSHELL’s high formula contains lanolin oil, jojoba oil & no artificial preservatives. Perfume-free, BALMSHELL is slightly flavored with a hint of natural fruity vanilla. 

Each shade is packaged in a unique tube that contains a floating illustration with a cute story line. When you are finished with the gloss you can attach it to a complimentary keychain component, allowing you to keep the artwork.  Check out their website here, about $20CAD each. You can also find them at Shoppers Drug Mart beauty bars. These are adorable!

Smith's Rosebud Salve

I received the Strawberry version of this balm in my stocking last year.  At the time I knew nothing about this product.  It has now become one of those items that I will always own.  I use it every night before I go to bed & I love it.  It has a soft pink tint to it and a lovely smell, not to mention my lips are so soft when I wake up in the morning.  They have now come out with a tube form of this popular lip salve, which I will personally use more when I'm out and about.   The boy got mine at Sephora last year for approximately $10CAD.  For more information you can check out their website here.

Hope you enjoy these suggestions, let me know if you try any of them!